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Crazy NFL Helmet idea - Reduce concussions

OK, I've heard a number of retired, older NFL players say that if they went back to using leather helmets that would reduce the concusion risks. Initially I thought that was a crazy idea, but after some thought and after seeing that HBO special on the Saints player with ALS I think it IS a good idea just a little extreme.

There is no denying the dangers of multiple concusions. The evidence is already stacked up pretty high and it seems to be getting clearer all the time.

What about if they added some kind of inflatable cushion, like a crumpler zone to the front of the helmet?

The NFL would not be compromising the logos on the Helmets. It would not weigh anything or impede player vision.

There is no denying that players lead with the crown of their helmets and intentionally use the crown as a rhino horn. It is ugly and really unnecesary. The NFL will at some point be forced to deal with the mounting medical evidence. I would much rather see them proactively remove or reduce the risk than see them continue to butcher the rules every year.

OK, I've heard a number of retired, older NFL players say that if they went back to using leather helmets that would reduce the concusion risks. Initially I thought that was a crazy idea, but after some thought and after seeing that HBO special on the Saints player with ALS I think it IS a good idea just a little extreme.

There is no denying the dangers of multiple concusions. The evidence is already stacked up pretty high and it seems to be getting clearer all the time.

What about if they added some kind of inflatable cushion, like a crumpler zone to the front of the helmet?

The NFL would not be compromising the logos on the Helmets. It would not weigh anything or impede player vision.

There is no denying that players lead with the crown of their helmets and intentionally use the crown as a rhino horn. It is ugly and really unnecesary. The NFL will at some point be forced to deal with the mounting medical evidence. I would much rather see them proactively remove or reduce the risk than see them continue to butcher the rules every year.

Great Idea airbags for helmets. We could get the NFL to work jointly with the auto industry to develope them.

1. Use the sensors they are testing in college right now and if a guy suffers a blow at xx force give him a quick test, if the force is above a certain level have a mandatory rest period

2. Mandatory mouthgaurds. My boxing coach told me a long time ago that mouthgaurds aren't to protect your teeth, what they do is keep your jaws from crashing together which helps against getting concussed. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2314899

3. Get rid of the artificial turf. I don't know if this would make a big difference but you have think natural grass would both slow the players down a bit and soften the falls a bit.